Eid Holiday Traffic Accidents Lead to Tragic Loss of Lives in Turkey

Bakan Yerlikaya revealed that a total of 3,706 traffic accidents occurred during the first 6 days of the Eid holiday, leading to the unfortunate loss of 48 lives and injuring 6,184 individuals. Offering his condolences, Minister Yerlikaya stated, “I extend my deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”

A motorcycle with license plate number 33 EDD 07, driven by Ömer Özyapı (24) from Karabük to Bartın, lost control on a curve and crashed into the sidewalk yesterday around 05:30. The motorcycle, travelling at high speed, skidded approximately 150 meters after the impact. Police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene following the accident. The lifeless body of Özyapı was taken to the morgue for autopsy. It was learned that Ömer Özyapı worked as a motorbike courier. Ertan Bakır, owner of a furniture shop near the accident site, emphasized the frequent accidents in the area and called for precautionary measures.

An automobile with license plate number 34 E 5766, driven by Emirhan Çelik (21) in Zonguldak Alaplı, lost control suddenly and collided with a transformer building yesterday around 05:30. Police and medical teams were immediately dispatched to the scene. Sadly, the driver Emirhan Çelik lost his life in the accident, while his companion İbrahim Ö. (19) sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

During the night at around 23:00 in Izmir, a taxi with license plate number 35 T 7848, driven by H.H., veered off course and crashed into a metal barrier. Following the accident report, the fire brigade, police, and medical teams rushed to the scene. Police secured the area by closing the road to traffic. After a medical examination, it was determined that one of the passengers, M.A., had tragically lost their life. The injured taxi driver H.H. and 4 passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment.

In Bursa Osmangazi, an unidentified driver of the 16 AVP 377 plated car made a reckless overtaking maneuver that led to a collision with another car with the license plate number 16 BDF 944 yesterday. The car hit the sidewalk and barriers before ultimately crashing into a metro station. The accident resulted in injuries to the drivers and two passengers in the vehicles.